Penshurst, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Penshurst, in the Georges River Council local government area.
| Locality | Penshurst |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Georges River Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.96492 |
| Longitude | 151.0877 |
| Population | 12,673 |
| Density | 5049.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Elevation | 63 m |
| Postcode | 2222 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 16 km southwest |
Penshurst is a locality in the Georges River Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 12,673. The locality covers an area of 2.5 km², giving a population density of about 5049.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 63 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km southwest of Sydney. Penshurst is located at 33.9649°S, 151.0877°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2222.
Penshurst lies cradled by gentle, rolling hills that slope away towards the Georges River, a ribbon of green and blue weaving through the landscape. It lies 1.4 km west of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 260°T), and is situated 13.2 km south-south-east of Auburn. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalypts, a perfume that deepens in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long, languid shadows across the paddocks. Here and there, sturdy, old gum trees stand sentinel, their bark peeling in papery curls, a silent testament to seasons past. The land, a rich, loamy earth, supports a patchwork of grazing properties and small farms, the fences a neat, geometric counterpoint to the organic sweep of the terrain.
The history of Penshurst is etched in the enduring presence of its farming heritage, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting cattle and sheep grazing on the verdant pastures. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, the proximity to burgeoning urban centres has also seen a subtle shift, with some land taken up by lifestyle blocks, attracting families seeking a more peaceful existence. The distinctive character of Penshurst is reinforced by its unassuming charm; it is a place where the pace of life allows for unhurried conversations at the local store and where the quiet hum of rural activity forms the backdrop to everyday living.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Penshurst, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Penshurst, in the Georges River Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Penshurst includes the postcode (2222), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Georges River Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Penshurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |